MMS in the news

Mountaineer Montessori School has been making headlines since it was founded in 1976. As a pioneer and recognized leader in early childhood and elementary education, our community and the media have turned to us a trusted resource on a range of issues, including child development, positive discipline and communication, education reform, arts and culture and activities for children. We’re honored to share our story to inspire excellence in education and opportunity for all children.

MMS has received national and state recognition for its excellence in communication and efforts to raise awareness of the value of Montessori education. We earned four Crystal Awards (highest honor) from the WV Public Relations Society of America and were the only independent school in the nation to receive a Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association in 2013. NSPRA’s mission is to advance education through responsible public relations and communication that leads to success for all students.

We invite you to learn more about our school by taking a look at some recent media coverage about our school and by following MMS on these media platforms:

MMS students upcycled plastic bottles that piled up during the water crisis into into fanciful creations. The project received widespread acclaim and inspired a special exhibition on environmentally-themed art presented by the City of Charleston during ArtWalk. Photo courtesy Charleston Daily Mail.

MMS students and children from Youth for Christ ring the bell of freedom with Governor and Joanne Tomblin and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin at the Capitol. Photo courtesy Charleston Gazette.

Charleston Gazette gives editorial “Smile” to Jennifer Carriger and William and Ryan Best for their recognition from the WV Learning Disabilities Association, 12-6-14 Jennifer Carriger, Teacher of the Year